AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoProperty Taxes on the Ballot: Florida lawmakers approved a constitutional amendment that would expand the homestead exemption to $150,000 in 2027 and $250,000 in 2028, with local leaders warning it could force cuts to libraries, parks, infrastructure, and public safety if voters approve the 60% supermajority requirement this November. Local Impact Watch: St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch said the plan could strip $78 million from the city, while Duval election officials said they’re still waiting on final ballot language. School Data Center Fight: Palm Beach County School Board voted to ask commissioners to halt “Project Tango” near Saddle View Elementary until a full study is done. Miami-Dade Crackdown: Authorities shut down an alleged unlicensed post-op recovery center operating out of an Airbnb, leaving patients scrambling after investigators say the operation took in $200,000+ and was unsafe. Broward Environment Lawsuit: Groups filed notice of intent to sue over dredging near Port Everglades, arguing it could harm endangered corals. Central Florida Crime: A former Haines City officer was arrested for allegedly using a dead man’s identity to rack up $10,362 in credit card fraud. Public Safety: Jupiter opened a new fire station on U.S. 1, honoring firefighter traditions. Human Trafficking Enforcement: Florida AG James Uthmeier highlighted record-breaking trafficking enforcement, including major child-trafficking sentences.
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